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Colombia wins Group K after 0-0 draw with Portugal in Miami Stadium; both teams advance to World Cup knockouts
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Colombia finished the World Cup 's opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.Both squads had already secured spots in the knockout stage before the match, needing only to learn their opponents for the next round.Colombia will play Ghana, which lost
Key takeaway Portugal, which entered the expanded 48-team tournament as a favorite, will face Croatia as the Group K runner-up.
Why this matters in The Miami
The World Cup match at the Miami stadium brought a sellout crowd of 64,478 to the venue, with many more watching from across South Florida at multiple watch parties, including one at the Florida Panthers' home arena. This turnout demonstrates the strong interest in international soccer in the Miami area, which is home to a large Latin American and Caribbean community. The presence of Colombian soccer star Carlos Valderrama in the crowd also highlights the local connection to the teams competing. As the World Cup knockout stage progresses, Miami's diverse community will likely continue to show strong support for the remaining teams, particularly Colombia, which will face Ghana in its next match. The success of this event also underscores the potential for Miami to host future high-profile international soccer matches, potentially boosting the local economy and cementing the city's reputation as a hub for soccer fans.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? Colombia finished the World Cup 's opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.Both squads had already secured spots in the knockout stage before the match, needing only to learn their opponents for the next round.Colombia will play Ghana, which lost
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